Life At True North

05/10/2023

This is Sonata 💚. I don’t post much on this page. There’s more on my Instagram but I wanted to share how beautiful she is.

This weekend will be 12 weeks since she joined our herd at True North. She was rescued from a home where she had been severely neglected. She was very underweight, had horrible rain rot, scratches on her hind legs and her eyes where just sad and dull.

I’m not going to post pictures of her from then because that is not how I want her to be seen anymore. With proper nutrition, love and care she is enjoying her new life. She’s gained 106 pounds, her new coat has come in sleek and shiny. Sonata enjoys wondering around the property visiting all her new friends.

Today she wanted to go to pasture but none of her friends were out so I went with her. I just sat with her while she grazed and we enjoyed the sunshine. ☀️

05/03/2023

If you love being around horses or would like to know more about these amazing animals Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary has the perfect opportunity for you. See the details below ⬇️

Good morning friends!!
You are invited to Tea at the Sanctuary.
We are Reaching out to those of you that have an interest in supporting the Sanctuary in a different way, with your time.

Below is a link to some of the opportunities to help serve the mission here at Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary.

If you have any thoughts, questions or skills, you’d love to contribute, feel free to reach out to me. I would love to talk with you.

Please also ask about Micro-volunteering🤗

Thank you
Crystal Barnum
Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary

https://www.journeytothehearthorsesanctuary.org/volunteer

04/06/2023

Shelby was so happy her mama came out today! These two 💞

03/23/2023

1st place - Warrior
2nd place - Shelby
3rd place - Pony

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You've made it.. it's officially Spring! 💐🤣

📸 : Credit: equimed.com

03/15/2023

SADDLE FIT CLINIC..April 15 2023. Enjoy an interactive discussion on the mechanics of the horse and saddle fit; followed by hands-on real life application.

*All clinic fees benefit Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary.

You Will Learn:
-Key areas to check your saddle for fit
-What good fit & bad fit feel like
-How to check your horse's back for pain
-and much more...

DM me for more details or to sign up!

03/07/2023

Sonata likes going around and visiting all her new friends. In 2 weeks she’s gained approximately 30 pounds. Her eyes are brighter each day. She has plenty of food, a soft bed so she can rest and is warm on these cold nights. 💚

02/18/2023

Such a gift to us …. 💛🐴✨

Thank You God 🙏🏻 - For gifting us such pure and beautiful animals 🐎✨💖

01/23/2023

This girl…. She’s a handful but the sweetest mare you’ll ever meet.


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01/07/2023

We’ve got a spot available February 1st. If you know anyone looking for a new home for their horse pass this along.

We are a small private facility in Newcastle…DM me for more details. 🐴✨

12/31/2022

Time to tuck in the goats and feed the horses dinner with Todd Johnson ☔️💨🐴🐐

12/17/2022

I love this 🐴✨💛

People say "horses are prey animals".
Here are some things I believe every horse prays:
He prays you won’t chase him in a round yard.
He prays you won’t harass him with a flag or a rope.
He prays you won’t saddle him for the first time and let him buck.
He prays you won’t ‘sack him out’.
He prays you won’t tie him up to fight.
He prays you won’t use ‘special’ headstalls designed with knots or pulleys for extra pressure on his head, nose or poll.
He prays you won’t chase him until he’s so exhausted that he’ll stand no matter what you do to him.
He prays you won’t rope or strap his legs.
He prays that whatever you ask him to do is simple and easy, because if he understands, he’ll always be happy to oblige.

Learn more here:👇
www.fearfreehorsetraining.com/book/